Fordite

[metalsmith]

So does it fall foul of the REACH directive?

I doubt it. A couple of exclusions
Not unless it is imported in quantities > 1 tonne / yr
Also only applies "if the substance is intended to be released during normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use from an article". Perhaps it may be reasonably forseeable in the case of rough, but not for finished cabs.

But thanks for raising it - its always better to be safe.

[ps_bond]

Having read what seems to be the relevant document - http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/...04:0006:en:PDF I'm not so sure about that exemption. Looking at section 4, that makes no mention of import quantity and subsequent sections only really refer to jewellery in the context of the second-hand market.

[metalsmith]

Well you would hope the HSE would be on the ball. However it is always good to be conservative where risk is concerned.

[Paul Townsend]

How about this https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1085528539? its called surfite, and is made from the left over resin from surf board making - its like Paul smith in a Cab

[Dennis]

That's pretty snazzy. Then there's Smurfite of course. Dennis